A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1994241 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1995629 epoch_slot_no: 8429 block_no: 1994147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-12-29 20:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc64f707023f789e6a6d19b266e6fbd03f49f91d257356f73fc1b9f896ddc90d7Block Operator
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